2001 Mercury Sable Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 15

Instrumentation Engine coolant temperature gauge Indicates the temperature of the engine coolant. At normal operating temperature, the needle remains within the normal area (the area between the "H" and "C"). If it enters the red section, the engine is overheating. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, switch off the engine immediately and let the engine cool. Refer to Engine coolant in the Maintenance and care chapter. H C Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is running or hot. This gauge indicates the temperature of the engine coolant, not the coolant level. If the coolant is not at its proper level the gauge indication will not be accurate. Odometer Registers the total kilometers (miles) of the vehicle. 40 60 60 0 0 0 0 80 100 140 20 20 0 00000 100 180 MPH km/h 120 P R N D D 1 Trip odometer Registers the kilometers (miles) of individual journeys. To reset, depress the control. 20 40 60 60 0 0 0 0 80 140 0 00000 20 100 180 MPH km/h 120 P R N D D1 15